Livermore school board delays vote on potential cuts as parents, staff speak out on $16M shortfall
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District postponed a vote on a proposed list of budget cuts Tuesday night, as parents, teachers and staff packed a board meeting to voice concerns. The district is trying to close a more than $16 million budget shortfall over the next two years.
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District postponed a vote on a proposed list of budget cuts Tuesday night, as parents, teachers and staff packed a board meeting to voice concerns. The district is trying to close a more than $16 million budget shortfall over the next two years.
Livermore School District facing possible closures
Parents and staff are speaking out as the Livermore School District weighs how to close a multimillion dollar budget shortfall. Potentially on the table, everything from school closures to staff position reductions.
Parents and staff are speaking out as the Livermore School District weighs how to close a multimillion dollar budget shortfall. Potentially on the table, everything from school closures to staff position reductions.
Proposal to reopen Great Highway falls short of qualifying for June ballot
San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong on Tuesday was unable to garner enough support from colleagues in his effort to reopen the Great Highway to cars in time for the June election ballot measure deadline.
San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong on Tuesday was unable to garner enough support from colleagues in his effort to reopen the Great Highway to cars in time for the June election ballot measure deadline.
SF Ballet's Opening Night Gala kicks off new season
The annual gala is one of the largest fundraising events of the year for the San Francisco Ballet, and for any non-profit in San Francisco. Proceeds benefit a wide range of SF Ballet’s initiatives, including new work development, scholarships for SF Ballet School students, and community education programs. The Opening Night Gala is January 14. This year’s Honorary Chair is EGOT-winning actress and dancer Rita Moreno.
The annual gala is one of the largest fundraising events of the year for the San Francisco Ballet, and for any non-profit in San Francisco. Proceeds benefit a wide range of SF Ballet’s initiatives, including new work development, scholarships for SF Ballet School students, and community education programs. The Opening Night Gala is January 14. This year’s Honorary Chair is EGOT-winning actress and dancer Rita Moreno.
Trump threatens funding to Minnesota: Is it legal?
President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.
President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.
Puppies administered Narcan | West Coast Wrap
Firefighters near Seattle said they had to use Narcan to save puppies from what may have been fentanyl exposure.
Firefighters near Seattle said they had to use Narcan to save puppies from what may have been fentanyl exposure.
ICE agents to check documents at MSP Airport, employee says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will spend three weeks at MSP Airport, checking and verifying documents of both customers and employees, an airport employee said.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will spend three weeks at MSP Airport, checking and verifying documents of both customers and employees, an airport employee said.
Mexican Heritage Plaza set to expand services in East San Jose
The City of San Jose was set to invest $3 Million to help boost services at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a key source of community resources in East San Jose.
The City of San Jose was set to invest $3 Million to help boost services at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, a key source of community resources in East San Jose.
City leaders approve funding for San Jose's east side
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a multi-million boost for the city's east side. The money will be used to improve community access to health care, food and the arts. It's an area that city leaders say has historically faced underinvestment.
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a multi-million boost for the city's east side. The money will be used to improve community access to health care, food and the arts. It's an area that city leaders say has historically faced underinvestment.
Trash pickup volunteer robbed in West Oakland
A man who gained attention for picking up trash on his own time was robbed for the first time over the weekend while cleaning a West Oakland street corner.
A man who gained attention for picking up trash on his own time was robbed for the first time over the weekend while cleaning a West Oakland street corner.
Bay Area hosts one of world's largest Northern Elephant Seal mainland-breeding colonies
The Bay Area is home to one of the world’s largest mainland-breeding colonies for the Northern Elephant Seal, and breeding season for the massive pinnipeds is now underway.
The Bay Area is home to one of the world’s largest mainland-breeding colonies for the Northern Elephant Seal, and breeding season for the massive pinnipeds is now underway.
New Dave and Buster’s coming soon to Oakland
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Iconic Mission-style Taco Bell to close in Bay Area city
A nearly 60-year-old Taco Bell, one of the fast-food chain's last Mission-style building restaurants, closes for good in Lafayette.
A nearly 60-year-old Taco Bell, one of the fast-food chain's last Mission-style building restaurants, closes for good in Lafayette.
Closing arguments underway in killing of San Francisco grandfather
Attorneys in the case of a teen accused of pushing down and killing an elderly man in 2021 are wrapping up their cases.
Attorneys in the case of a teen accused of pushing down and killing an elderly man in 2021 are wrapping up their cases.
Kiefer Sutherland accused of attacking ride-share driver in Hollywood
"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is accused of attacking a ride-share driver in Los Angeles.
"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is accused of attacking a ride-share driver in Los Angeles.
SF Businesses benefit from JP Morgan Healthcare 2026 conference crowds
Hotels and restaurants say they are fully booked as the JP Morgan Healthcare 2026 conference brings thousands of attendees to SF from around the globe.
Hotels and restaurants say they are fully booked as the JP Morgan Healthcare 2026 conference brings thousands of attendees to SF from around the globe.
Stephen A. Smith mistakenly confuses Texans player with Charlie Kirk
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.
Video appears to show Trump flipping off Ford worker who yelled at him in Dearborn plant
Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."
Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."
Citrus County community grieving after 2 teens die in tunnel collapse: ‘They were just kids’
The tight-knit community in Citrus County is in shock and grieving as they remember two teens — best friends — who died in a horrific tragedy.
The tight-knit community in Citrus County is in shock and grieving as they remember two teens — best friends — who died in a horrific tragedy.
Clintons face contempt proceedings for refusing to testify in Epstein probe
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein even as Republican lawmakers prepare contempt of Congress proceedings against them.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein even as Republican lawmakers prepare contempt of Congress proceedings against them.